This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is ACE32X120B — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the ACE32X120B in place of this model. The ACE replacement is a current-production ISO 21287 compact cylinder in the same bore, stroke and force class, with a matching short body and the same mounting-accessory family, so it fits the same envelope. Confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before ordering.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B
The AirTAC Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B is a double acting DIN-standard tight/compact air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a hard-anodized aluminium body. This model is discontinued — the current-production replacement is the ACE32X120B (ISO 21287 ACE), in the same bore, stroke and force class.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke120 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → ACE32X120B
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B
The ACP32X120B is a double acting DIN-standard compact cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 120 mm stroke, driving a 12 mm rod through a male thread (the B code). At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.1 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N and 483.8 N. The short ISO 21287-class body saves about 50% of the mounting length of an ISO 15552 profile cylinder, so it slots into tight jigs and guarding where a full-length body cannot. Note this model carries no magnet: the optional -S code is what enables CMSE / DMSE switch sensing.
For real-world sizing, treat roughly 0.6 of the push force as usable work at 0.5 MPa, about 241 N, which corresponds to lifting roughly 24 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. A fixed TPU bumper at each end decelerates the piston; it never holds or brakes a load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve if the position must survive a loss of air. The ACP family is discontinued, and the current-production drop-in is the ACE32X120 in the same bore, stroke and force class - confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping.
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B |
|---|---|
| Series | ACP DIN compact cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | ACE32X120B |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed bumper (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC ACP datasheet (now discontinued). The ACE32X120B (ISO 21287) carries the same bore/stroke/force class; confirm mounting-interface dimensions against the ACE datasheet before installation. Rod type: female thread (blank) or male thread (B). Thread options: PT (blank) / G.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The ACE32X120B produces the same force from the same bore. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B
| ACP | DIN compact cylinder (double-acting, discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing (omit for no magnet). |
| B | Rod type: B = male thread; blank = female thread. |
Replacement mapping (swap P for E): ACP→ACE, ASP→ASE, ATP→ATE, ACPD→ACED, ACPJ→ACEJ. ACP-family: ACP (double acting), ASP / ATP (single acting push / pull), ACPD (double rod), ACPJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B Is Used
Fixture clamping on CNC fixtures
The 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa clamps aluminium or small steel workpieces in machining jigs, and the short body fits inside fixture plates where a full-length body would foul the tool path.
Packaging line pushers
With a 120 mm stroke and 30-500 mm/s speed, the cylinder kicks cartons or trays sideways on a conveyor, and the male rod thread accepts a custom pusher plate directly.
Small parts lift-assist gantries
Working at about 241 N of usable force, the bore lifts roughly 24 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin - enough for sensor brackets, lids or small assemblies on assembly gantries.
Replacing the Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B with the ACE32X120B
At 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore sits between the 25 mm bore (245.4 N) and the 40 mm bore (628.3 N); step up if your load needs more than about 240 N of working force. The 120 mm stroke is within the 200 mm standard range for this bore, so no made-to-order stroke is needed. The male rod thread (B) suits rod knuckles and external tooling, while FA/FB flange, LB foot and CA/CB clevis mounts bolt to the standard face. If you need position feedback, order the -S variant for CMSE / DMSE switches. Buy the ACE32X120 instead: this ACP model is discontinued.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Current-production ACE → ACE32X120B
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force class
- ✓ Confirm ISO 21287 mounting dimensions
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Add -S for magnet if you need sensors
Airtac ACP Compact Cylinder ACP32X120B FAQ
Push is 402.1 N and pull is 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa push reaches 563 N and pull 483.8 N, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It is a double acting compact cylinder, 32 mm bore, 120 mm stroke, 12 mm male-thread rod, 1/8" PT port, operating on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) air filtered to 40 um, at 30-500 mm/s and -20 to +70 C.
Order the ACE32X120, the current-production ISO 21287 successor: swap the P for an E and you get the same bore, stroke and force class in a matching short body. Because the ACP was built to the DIN standard, confirm the ISO 21287 mounting dimensions before swapping. The ACE family also covers related variants such as single-acting ASP/ATP, double-rod ACPD and adjustable ACPJ types.
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